Veiled

Like a bride's white 

Or a widow's lace 

She wore her heart under a veil 

That she could see out

But those who could 

See not the complete visage of her

Her words spoken with full voice 

But eyes averted

Looking down 

Or away

Those others could not gage

Smile

Frown

Or even a wink

Nor tear

Or twinkle

What veils could not cover

He dress could conceal

Neither all white

Nor black silhouette 

But colored to confuse

And lead those eyes 

Away 

From her face

Not to be seen

Unless she lifted the veil

Yet

It was so heavy at times 

That she could only lift

With the help of another 

But how would they know

If they could not see

©johnfklee